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ASHRAE releases HVAC guide for reopening schools

A new 41-page guide from ASHRAE provides guidance on the operation of HVAC systems as schools prepare to reopen in the fall.

Alberta increases apprentice financial award

The Alberta Apprentice Training Award will increase to $1,500, up $500 from its original $1,000, effective September 1, 2020.

ISSA adds metric calculations to online bidding tool

ISSA has announced enhancements to its online Workloading & Bidding Tool, available exclusively to members, including the addition of metric calculations.

New Brunswick extends program supporting women in trades

New Boots, a New Brunswick program aimed at supporting and mentoring women in apprenticeable trades, has been extended by three years.

Finalists announced for Canada’s best restroom

Cintas has announced its five finalists for the 2020 Canada's Best Restroom Award which recognizes outstanding facilities across the country.

Occupational cancer risk goes largely undetected

A new report uncovers how difficult it is to investigate and compensate workplace cancer, largely attributed to solar radiation, asbestos, diesel engine exhaust and crystalline silica.

University of Lethbridge to receive $20M in upgrades

The district heating and cooling centre at the University of Lethbridge will receive $20 million in government-funded upgrades, creating about 112 jobs.

Sodexo signs five-year agreement with Holland Bloorview

Sodexo Canada and Holland Bloorview's new agreement covers a range of integrated management services and extends their more than 30-year relationship.

Ontario offers free online health and safety training

The Ontario government's new online health and safety training touches on topics such as infection control, ladder safety, and preventing harassment.

ASHRAE introduces society president, elected officers

Charles E. Gulledge III has been introduced as the latest ASHRAE society president, along with executive officers and directors.

ACI releases COVID-19 toolkit for businesses

ACI has released Healthy Returns, a toolkit focused on supporting the reopening process for businesses and offices following the COVID-9 pandemic.

$26M invested in Saskatchewan school maintenance

The government of Saskatchewan announced $25.9 million in stimulus funding for school maintenance projects, including those to improve energy efficiency.

Reopening buildings face bacteria, corrosion issues

As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.

Ontario guide helps buildings restore water quality

Building owners and managers are responsible for water flushing activities to restore drinking water. Sometimes this process could take up to 12 weeks.

HRAI develops COVID-19 awareness training program

HRAI is developing a COVID-19 training program for residential applications with the potential to expand into small commercial and ICI sectors.

New ASHRAE handbook highlights systems, equipment

The 2020 ASHRAE handbook has been reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure they reflect current technologies and practices.

ANSI Standards for UV-C devices under development

The first ANSI Standards for ultraviolet C-band (UV-C) device performance are expected to be published before the end of the year.